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For over 70 years, the Calgary Booster Club has been dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and promoting amateur sport in Calgary and beyond. Our News section is your source for historical moments, athlete spotlights, event updates, and stories that showcase the impact of sport in our community.

From honoring Sportsperson of the Year recipients to sharing the achievements of young athletes, coaches, and volunteers, we highlight the people and moments that shape Calgary’s sporting legacy. Whether it’s past milestones, upcoming events, or behind-the-scenes insights, this is where you’ll find stories that inspire.

Stay connected, celebrate sport, and be part of the legacy.

Home Sweet Home

2023-06-15

Memories of a Stanley Cup championship and a Conn Smythe Trophy are still fresh for Cale Makar and his family, who recently enjoyed being recognized in their hometown of Calgary.

Calgary leads U SPORTS with 19 Dinos on CFL rosters

2023-06-11

University of Calgary Dinos alumni are bolstering rosters in the Canadian Football League.

Claggett Scores ‘3KO’ Over Former Champ

2023-06-07

Calgary boxer Steve Claggett delivers decisive TKO over former champ during sixth straight victory.

Dinos QB Receives Hall-of-Fame Honours

2023-06-01

University of Calgary quarterback Andrew Buckley inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

Calgary Surge Ready for Inaugural Game

2023-05-26

WinSport Event Centre will be buzzing with energy this Saturday, May 27th when the Calgary Surge face off against their provincial rivals, the Edmonton Stingers, starting at 4pm.

University of Calgary Dinos capture first CCBC championship

2023-05-24

In fending off lead changes and the top team in the Canadian College Baseball Conference, the University of Calgary Dinos have captured their first CCBC championship in program history.

Q&A with Alexandria Loutitt

2023-05-19

Alexandria Loutitt made her Olympic debut in Beijing last year, winning bronze in the inaugural mixed team ski jumping event.

BOWES KNOWS

2023-05-11

Nearly 15 years later, the Lucy Tries Sports series now has six books to its name, including Bowes’ latest offering, Lucy Tries Baseball. It’s been a labour of love for the author, who sees the books as serving two purposes.

Calgary Roughnecks Set for NLL Playoffs

2023-05-05

The Calgary Roughnecks head into the postseason as the second seed in the West and will host Panther City in the first-round single-elimination game on Saturday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Q&A with Greg Peterson

2023-04-30

After being named the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year by the Calgary Booster Club, Greg answered a few questions from reporters about the prestigious honour and what it means to him.

69th Annual Sports Gala Recap

2023-04-27

The Calgary Booster Club’s 69th Annual Sports Gala, a celebration of the city’s sports community, took place on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre with over 300 people in attendance.

Wranglers Set to Face Canucks in Round 2

2023-04-26

The Calgary Wranglers are officially set to face the Abbotsford Canucks in the second round of the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Q&A with Isabelle Weidemann

2023-04-20

Isabelle Weidemann was recently named the winner of the Calgary Booster Club’s Henry Viney Trophy, presented annually to the city’s top female athlete.

Jackie Robinson Comes to Calgary

2023-04-14

Just two months after winning his first and only World Series – which was also the first and only title the Brooklyn Dodgers captured – Jackie Robinson found himself in Calgary and, well, he was introduced to a folksy Alberta tradition.

Honoured Athletic Leaders Announced

2023-04-07

The city’s Honoured Athletic Leaders have been announced by the Calgary Booster Club.

Calgary Booster Club Names Award Winners

2023-03-30

The Calgary Booster Club today unveiled its Athletes of the Year, based on performance during the 2022 calendar year, and the winner of its most prestigious award, Sportsperson of the Year.

Q&A with Kaitlyn Ross

2023-03-26

Calgarian Kaitlyn Ross, who was named the most valuable player of the U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship, was between the pipes for the Mount Royal University (MRU) Cougars.

Host Trojans crowned CCAA Champions

2023-03-22

Riding the wave of the home crowd in Calgary, the SAIT Trojans, making their sixth consecutive appearance on the national stage, finally got the job done as they defeated the Dawson Blues 96-81 to claim the gold medal on Sunday.

MRU Women’s Hockey crowned U SPORTS National Champions

2023-03-20

Emma Bergesen scored the golden goal for Mount Royal as the No. 8-seeded Cougars defeated the No. 3 Concordia Stingers 4-3 in overtime in the gold medal game of the 2023 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship at CEPSUM in Montréal on Sunday night.

Canada West Champs Get Top Seed at University Cup

2023-03-15

The University of Calgary Dinos, who won their first Canada West championship since 1996 last week, are the top seed going into this week’s Cavendish Farms University Cup.

Calgary Booster Club Adds Storyteller to Roster

2023-03-06

In an ongoing effort to celebrate outstanding athletes, volunteers and others involved in the city’s vibrant sports scene, the Calgary Booster Club has hired Ian Wilson as the new Content Manager for the organization’s communications department.